Special workshops will be offered by James Shelton for guitar students and Mitchell Vandyke will offer banjo lessons and an open mic workshop for Dewey Brown’s students. Radio personality Buddy Michaels will serve as emcee and Ultimate Canine Care and Diamond Candles are sponsors.

Dewey Brown III performs with Dr. Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys as well as operating Dewey Brown’s Music and Lessons on South Main Street in Graham.

Concessions will be sold and vendors will be on hand as well. Tickets are $25 per day or $45 for the weekend and are free for those 12 and under; ticket price includes primitive camping and can be purchased by cash only. For more details, visit deweyfest.com or call (336) 269-7923. The event is rain or shine and artists are subject to change; be sure to bring a chair or blanket because seating won’t be provided.